With their self-titled third album and major label debut, Social Distortion continued their progression from a rather ordinary L.A. hardcore band into a roots rock band willing to make with more than their share of the attitude. Featuring the breakout hits "Story of My Life," "It Coulda Been Me," "Ball And Chain" and "So Far Away," Mike Ness and company proved that they could split the difference between rockabilly and Ramones-style punk.